Mysuru: Kalamandira, the venue where Tipu Jayanti was celebrated, had turned into a fortress with city Police guarding the venue to prevent untoward incidents this morning at 11.30 am. The event was over by 1.30 pm. The jayanti celebration was inaugurated by District In-charge Minister Dr. H.C Mahadevappa, who said Tipu Sultan was one of…
Hunsur Road straightening will destroy our city’s heritage
November 5, 2017MUDA’s Master Plan – 2031 lists Vinoba Road from Metropole Circle to Valmiki Road as ‘Heritage Road’ By Maj. Gen. (Retd.) S.G. Vombatkere Mysuru: The project to straighten Hunsur Road between Kalamandira and Valmiki Road will destroy the heritage ambience of that section of road which is bordered on both sides with trees which are…
Anukarana artistes present play ‘Boneige Biddavaru’
October 25, 2017Mysuru: Anukarana artistes staged the play ‘Boneige Biddavaru’ at Kalamandira on Sunday. The play, based on a story by T.K. Dayanand, was directed by Jeevankumar B. Heggodu; Music by Kishore & Krishna Chaitanya. Launching the play, MLA Vasu opined that despite many hurdles, theatre artistes were staging meaningful plays to uphold the status of theatre….
Kittur Rani Chennamma Jayanti
October 22, 2017Mysuru: The District Administration has organised a function on Oct.23 at 10.30am at Kalamandira here to mark Kittur Rani Chennamma Jayanti. District Minister Dr.H.C. Mahadevappa will inaugurate. MLA Vasu will preside. Former Chairperson of State Women’s Commission Manjula Manasa will speak on the achievements of Rani Chennamma.
Theatre artistes oppose GST on handmade products
October 14, 2017Mysuru: It was a gathering for a different purpose at Kalamandira premises here yesterday. Many theatre enthusiasts, members of both professional and amateur theatre troupes, writers and progressive thinkers had assembled to take part in the ‘Kara Nirakarana Satyagraha’ launched by renowned theatre personality and former Rangayana Director Prasanna demanding the Central Government to withdraw…
Vali-Sugriva combat proves love is supreme, not power
October 8, 2017Mysuru: The Hindu epic of ‘Ramayana,’ has no doubt brought out the camaraderie between brothers Rama and Lakshmana. But the audience at Kalamandira got to witness some emotional moments between two other warring brothers — Vali and Sugriva — as written by Rashtrakavi Kuvempu in “Poondenagniye Sakshi” and “Ni Satyavrathane Ditam,” verses of ‘Sri Ramayana…
Janapada Jhenkara: Folk musical event in city on Oct. 14
October 8, 2017Mysuru: Renowned folk singer Gururaj Hosakote will present a ‘Janapada Jhenkara’ programme at Kalamandira in city on Oct.14 (Saturday) at 5.30 pm. Addressing press persons at Pathrakarthara Bhavan recently, he said that the event was organised to create awareness about folk music among the youths. Gururaj said that he would be travelling across 30 districts…
Rangavalli Rangasambhrama in city from Oct. 6 to 8
October 4, 2017Mysuru: Continuing its tradition of organising theatre festival, Mysuru-based amateur theatre group Rangavalli is conducting a three-day theatre festival ‘Rangavalli Rangasambhrama’ from Oct. 6 to 8. Rangavalli has invited three theatre groups from Bengaluru, Haveri and Udupi which will be staging plays at Kalamandira. Apart, from theatre activities, Rangavalli has also organised musical concerts including…
Romantic songs enthral audience at Kalamandira
October 2, 2017Mysuru: The audience at Kalamandira were taken on a romantic journey through yesteryear Kannada and Hindi songs by a group of singers led by city’s ENT specialist Dr. M.S. Natashekar, yesterday. At first, the singers rendered the song ‘Gajamukhane Ganapathiye Ninage Vandhane’ originally sung by S. Janaki and composed by M. Rangarao and written by…
Film Fest to feature 70 movies
September 21, 2017Mysuru: It seemed as the stars had descended at theKalamandira for the inauguration of Dasara Film Festival, here this morning. The main attraction of the show was none other than the ‘Dimple Girl’ Rachitha Ram of Chakravyuha fame. As Rachitha along with other guests came on to the stage, the audience present at the venue…
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